I. ˈbaləˌstrād, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Italian balaustrata, from balaustro baluster
1.
a. : a row of balusters topped by a rail to serve as an open parapet (as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building)
b. : a stair rail ; especially : a wide rail having massive supports
2. : a low parapet or barrier
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to furnish with a balustrade